Crowsnest Pass -- Brent Calver

By Connor Gunn

Crowsnest Pass and Calgary forest area now under fire ban

Aug 19, 2020 | 4:16 PM

CROWSNEST PASS, AB– The Municipality of Crowsnest Pass released the following on their Facebook page:

“In response to recent hot and dry conditions and no expected precipitation in the forecast, a fire ban is now in place for the southern parts of the Calgary Forest Area and the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass.

All fire permits are suspended or cancelled.”

The following are prohibited under the ban:

• outdoor wood fires
• backyard firepits
• barbecues with charcoal briquettes
• fireworks and exploding targets

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The following are allowed under the ban:

• propane / natural gas-powered appliances
• open flame CSA approved oil devices
• indoor wood fires

Also, all devices must be CSA approved and used as per manufacturer standards.

For more fire ban information, see:

https://www.albertafirebans.ca/

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